Tony Hearne

I’m a relationship‑driven Procurement and Commercial Manager with extensive experience across both private‑sector operations and regulated environments. I’m known for building trust quickly, negotiating confidently, and aligning procurement activity with real operational needs. I bring strong judgement in fast‑moving markets, a structured approach to supplier performance, and a calm, credible style that helps teams make clear, data‑led decisions.

Recently relocated to West Sussex, I’m focused on roles where I can add value through strong supplier relationships, commercial insight, and practical delivery.

I’m an experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager with a strong track record of negotiating improved terms, delivering cost savings, and strengthening supplier performance across both private‑sector and regulated environments. I bring structured commercial judgement, confident stakeholder engagement, and a calm, credible style that supports clear decision‑making. My work focuses on aligning procurement activity with operational needs, improving contract governance, and building long‑term supplier relationships that add value and reduce risk.

My professional development has been built through extensive hands‑on experience in procurement, contracts, negotiation, and supplier management. I’ve developed strong commercial judgement, governance understanding, and operational delivery skills through senior roles across private‑sector and regulated environments. Alongside this practical experience, I hold an NVQ4 in Management, former CIPS membership, and PRINCE2 Foundation certification, which contribute to the structured, value‑driven approach I bring to commercial work.